The Detroit Lions bolstered their backfield in 2023, signing free agent David Montgomery and drafting Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round. The investments have paid off.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs netted 170 yards from scrimmage and scored all four of the Lions’ touchdowns in a 31-9 victory over Minnesota.

The Detroit Lions were built to run. Detroit’s longest-tenured players, offensive tackle Taylor Decker and center Frank Ragnow, were first-round picks in 2016 and 2018. In general manager Brad Holmes’ first draft with the Lions in 2021,

With his arm draped around the shoulder of Craig Reynolds, Jahmyr Gibbs wore the T-shirt and the hat that proclaimed the Lions champions of the North and said he "didn't really know" that it would be his night.

RB Jahmyr Gibbs speaks to the media on his mindset and expectations going into the playoffs this year. WR Jameson Williams speaks to the media about how the city of Detroit embraces him and the team. Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson speaks to the media about the upcoming Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders.

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No player in Detroit Lions history has found the end zone more in a single season than second-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

“You can’t tell me he’s not one of the best players in the league,” left tackle Taylor Decker said. CARLOS MONARREZ:Jahmyr Gibbs' stellar game makes it clear he should be Detroit Lions ...

Detroit's success is largely due to its impressive running game. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are both in their second year with the Lions, but they have formed one of the best running back ...

HC Dan Campbell speaks to the media on the loss to Washington Commanders and the game as whole from his point of view.

QB Jared Goff speaks to the media about what they could've done better for a different outcome. QB Jared Goff speaks to the media about what they could've done better for a different outcome.

Watch Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs's best plays from his 175-yard, two touchdown game against the Washington Commanders from the NFC Divisional Round.